Sukhumvit Restaurants

Where and What to Eat in Sukhumvit

The staggering variety of dining available on Sukhumvit Road is a wonderful testament to the diversity of cultures that converge here. Eateries range from old noodle shops and street vendors to international restaurants and fast-food outlets, settings from the luxurious to the non-descript prices from the astoundingly cheap to the prohibitively expensive.

Global fast-food franchises like Burger King, Subway, McDonald's, Starbucks, KFC are scattered all over Sukhumvit. More intriguing though is the street food - among the best in town.

As interesting, but nowhere near as cheap, are Sukhumvit's many restaurants. Some are on Sukhumvit Road itself, near the hotels, but most are tucked away down the area's many side streets (sois). Great places for lunch, dinner or a snack, these offer cuisine from around the globe, usually in a decorative setting that befits their menu.

Crying Thaiger Restaurant was created by the same people behind Daniel Thaiger, the incredibly popular burger truck in Bangkok. Read More...

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24 Owls

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24 Owls is the most charming all night venue in Bangkok. It has a bit of a bric-a-brac interior with cute ornaments dotted around, a quaint garden out the back, a full menu of western and Thai dishes, and a fully stocked bar featuring craft beers and great coffee. Limited plug sockets mean this is not the best place for a late night study session, but is excellent for refuelling after a big night out in Sukhumvit, and why not a last beer for the road. Free Wi-Fi.

Location: 39/9 Ekkamai Soi 12

BTS: Ekkamai

Tel: +66 (0) 2391 4509

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55 Pochana

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Post-party favourite ‘55 Pochana’ has been feeding hungry clubbers for decades, staying open late most nights until gone 03:00. Located right on Sukhumvit Road metres from the Thonglor BTS, Pochana 55 specialises in oyster omelette (it’s oily, but really good), tom yam soup and hot iron platters which are delivered to your table with a choice of pork, chicken or beef with a spicy dipping sauce. The initial rush is at 17:00 when they open to feed the rush-hour flow, then get busy again later in the evening.

About Eatery Bangkok is trailblazing the concept of natural wines in Bangkok, and they are recruiting more and more people on to this growing world trend with great food and fantastic wines. The grand idea has been to make a casual hangout that is affordable to just about everyone, while promoting ecologically sound food and drinks. Read More...

After You is a hot spot for all sweet-toothed Bangkokians, serving a range of delicious treats, including a signature shibuya honey toast. Anywhere that proclaims ‘There’s always room for dessert’ as their mantra and serves a great selection of breakfast dishes and sugary snacks quickly becomes a real must-try in Bangkok, so don’t be surprised if there is a queue during peak times, they move fast and there are now five branches around town to try them in. Read More...

Opening Hours: 10:00 – midnight every day

Location: J Avenue, Thonglor soi 13

BTS: Thong Lor

Tel: +66 (0)2 7129266

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Akiyoshi

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This two-storey eatery is popular among the office workers, who come for a fulfilling meal in a laid-back atmosphere. The menu is simple: Japanese shabu-shabu or sukiyaki or both. Choose from the a la carte menu or all-you-can-eat style. A selection of sushi, sashimi, grilled fish and meat, tempura and other typical Japanese fare is also available, but it’s better to stick to either the shabu-shabu or sukiyaki. The restaurant is easy to find. Take the BTS to Phra Khanong Station (exit 1) and walk about 2 mins. towards Thonglor, you will find Taisin building on your right.

Following on from the success of sushi trains, izakayas and teppanyaki, the latest Japanese dining concept to hit Thailand is ‘robata’ – and Akanoya Robatayaki is the first and only place in Bangkok to try this unforgettable restaurant experience. Robata is a Japanese style of dining that is unlike anything you have ever seen before (unless you’re Japanese, that is). Read More...

The creator of popular Thai restaurant Soul Food Mahanakorn has succeeded again, this time bringing comfort eating from mama’s kitchen in Italy to the hungry folk of Bangkok. Here at Appia you’re guaranteed to leave happy and with a fully belly. All of the traditional favourites are served here: cured meats, pastas, tiramisu... We recommend you book ahead if you want to sample the dishes at Appia Italian restaurant on Sukhumvit 31, because since it opened in February 2013, the wooden tables at this Roman style restaurant have become some of the hottest in Bangkok. Read More...

Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 18:00 - 23:00

Address: 20/4 Sukhumvit Soi 31, Bangkok

Tel: +66 (0)2 2612056

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Arirang

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With a wooden water mill in the display window and an eye-catching glass-encased façade, Arirang is easy to spot when approaching from the Asoke intersection. Inside, the all wood interiors give the place a cosy, friendly ambience. Find both Korean barbecue and a-la-carte dishes (including the hard to find ddeokbokki) on the multi-page menu, but most people come here for the barbecue experience using charcoal grill. The restaurant is well-ventilated, sparing you from going home with a strong ‘barbecue’ smell afterwards.

Aston Dining Room and Bar is a lively fine-dining restaurant that has some grand ideas about food, and relies on customers to understand their ambitious concept. First of all there is no a la carte menu served here, rather just a six course taster menu of haute cuisine (2,800 baht, not including tax, with an optional cheese course). Although the menu sources delicacies from around the world such as wagyu beef cheek or French artisanal cheese, there is an ideology at Aston Restaurant that ingredients should be grown and sourced locally, both for superior taste and for the ecological implications. Read More...

Athena

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Try Athena's unique flavours to give you a taste of Europe while in Asia. Soups, salads, dips, vegetarian dishes, grilled beef and other meats tempt in a rich menu which also offers seafood choices, complemented by a list of fine wines.

Bangkok Betty is the latest themed bar and restaurant to open with the magical touch of Ashley Sutton, an Australian expatriate who has been delighting Bangkok with his quirky and original venues. Here the theme is 40s Americana – a cross between an ammunitions factory and a modern, industrial-chic bar. Bangkok Betty is a fun and friendly establishment with excellent service and original cocktails. Food is decent and the live music helps to keep you in the retro mood. Read More...

Baan Khanitha Restaurant Thonglor is a stylish dining room spread over multiple levels, serving traditional Thai food in a laid back and welcoming environment. The restaurant is decorated with modern Oriental elements, evoking the feeling of a Thai family home. Baan Khanitha is well known in Bangkok and has won multiple awards over the years so it is a great place to savour some of the mouth-watering flavours of the local cuisine. There are actually four branches of Baan Kanitha in Bangkok and each of them maintains the same high standards in terms of food and service. Read More...

Baan Rai Coffee

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More of a restaurant than a coffee shop, Baan Rai Coffee nevertheless serves a huge variety of food and drinks around the clock. The location is a definite plus, right on the corner of Ekkamai (Sukhumvit Soi 61) in an al fresco setting decorated with old bricks in an ancient Ayuthaya style (indoor seating also available). Prices are slightly higher than you would pay elsewhere, although they do offer 24 hour service which perhaps explains it. Everything at Baan Rai Coffee is traditional Thai in style, from the décor, to the coffee, to the menu – all of which prove a hit with the mix of foreigners and locals.

Location: Ekkamai junction (look for a garden surrounded by old brick walls)

Baa Ga Din is a great new restaurant in Bangkok that labels itself as ‘modern Thai street food’, but don’t go there expecting 10-baht pork skewers and noodle soup. This is more ‘conceptual’ than ‘modern’; the result is what happens when you take accomplished chefs and ask them to rework street food ingredients: the power and the spice is still there, but the plating and execution will no doubt surprise you. Add this adventurous style of dining together with a relaxed environment, fruity and herbal cocktails and a fantastic wine list for a fun night out with your gang. Read More...

Residing on the first floor of Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Basil is one of the five-star hotel’s many award-winning restaurants, with a philosophy of serving authentically traditional Thai cuisine in a contemporary setting. True enough, Basil serves a wide array of authentic Thai delicacies with the luxurious comfort and atmosphere of a trendy restaurant. Read More...

Anyone who likes their pizzas thin and crispy in the traditional Naples style should check out Pizza Bella Napoli, a homey pizzeria on Sukhumvit Soi 31, close to Phrom Phong BTS Station. This cosy, cavern-esque restaurant has low ceilings and has slowly expanded over the years as news of their delicious Italian fare (and amazing value for money) spread throughout Bangkok. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11:30-23:30

Location: Sukhumvit Soi 31, Bangkok (20 metres down the soi on the right hand side)

Bellino and Bruttino in Bangkok are two sister bars bringing the charm and charisma of Capri to Bangkok’s coolest party street. Inspired by neighbourhood trattorias that line the sun-kissed Italian coast, the brainchild of this enterprise is film director Jay Boccia, who wanted somewhere with a soul where people can enjoy some hearty Italian food and sample some great value wine, before moving next door or onto the cosy terrace for a Perdomo cigar, classic cocktail or fine single malt whisky. Read More...

Best Beef

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Best Beef is located in On Nut, east of downtown Bangkok but still close to the BTS, and is hugely popular with locals and expats thanks to the huge selection of barbecued meats and vegetables available for just 229 baht for two hours. This open-air but under-cover restaurant gets hot and you will smell like beef for the rest of the evening due to the spit-back from the iron skillet, but if you are looking for a big, meaty feed just how local Bangkokians do it, Best Beef is highly recommended. The menu (in Thai) has four cuts of beef, three cuts of pork, as well as offal including liver, tongue and intestines, all available in unlimited amounts which you cook yourself directly at the table. When it comes time to order, just point at the pictures and smile.

Big Mama Pizzeria

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Casual, cosy and widely popular, Big Mama is the place where you feel completely at ease. The menu is extensive, featuring homemade soups, salads, pizzas, pastas, lasagnas and grilled meat. Spaghetti cabonara, a signature dish, comes in a clay pot, topped with oven-baked crust. There’s also a hint of Thai on the menu, so you will find both traditional and fusion dishes such as grilled chicken salad and spaghetti tom yam seafood. Desserts are highlights as well, with chocolate cake and banoffee selling out on a nightly basis. Big Mama is often packed both at lunch and dinner, so call ahead to make a reservation.

Bo.Lan has been recognised for many years as one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok. Famed for initiating the concept of fine dining Thai cuisine in the city, here you can sample age old recipes made from the absolute best ingredients but presented with the flair of European haute cuisine. Read More...

BonChon Chicken

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We’ve all had a fair share of KFC, now it’s time to try something new. BonChon Chicken, a global chain, brings tasty Korean-style fried chicken to Bangkok, after much hype following its debut in the USA. Crispy and savoury, the chicken comes in either soy garlic or hot sauce marinade (or mixed). Additional side dishes like kimchi coleslaw, kimchi, or clear mushroom soup help tone down the spices. The menu also features a selection of a la carte dish, including BonChon chicken salad, pork bulgogi wrap, gimchi fried rice, BonChon salmon steak and BonChon potstickers.

Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-midnight

Location: 2nd Fl, Seen Space, Soi Thonglor 13

BTS: Thonglor

Tel: +66 (0)2 185 2361

Cuisine: Korean

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Bourbon Street

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Relocated from Sukhumvit Soi 22, Bourbon Street is a virtual HQ of the American expat set and one of the oldest American restaurants in Bangkok. It serves up a combination of great Cajun / Creole specialties as well as Mexican and American classics, such as meatloaf, ribs, burgers, steaks, buffalo wings, tacos, frajitas, burritos and refried beans. The restaurant section is on the first and mezzanine levels, while the rooftop is open for private parties.

Broccoli Revolution Bangkok is a trendy vegetarian restaurant in downtown Sukhumvit. 100% vegetarian, mostly organic, very vegan-friendly, the menu is a combination of classics sourced from across the world, from Lebanese mezze platters to Vietnamese spring rolls. The brushed concrete, earthy tones, and hanging plants create the feeling of a hipster hangout in New York or Melbourne, but it’s ultimately the food which is the main draw. Read More...

Bottega Di Luca Bangkok is a celebrated Italian restaurant in Thonglor that focuses on sourcing the finest native Italian ingredients and presenting them with authenticity and style. Most products are supplied by a DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta), meaning they are protected as purveyors of their particular ingredient or food, and its clear from the taste as these special flavours are allowed to shine through the Italian cuisine served here. Read More...

This oddly named restaurant started out a part of a campaign to promote birth control and has become an established attraction in the Bangkok dining circuit with its imaginative menu and free condoms. A multitude of crepes and tasty fillings feature on the menu, best enjoyed on the cushioned porch. Alternatively the menu is laden with classic Mediterranean dishes including tsatsiki and numerous pasta dishes. Profits support family planning and anti-AIDS projects in Thailand. Read More...

Charcoal Tandoor Grill & Mixology carries a sizeable reputation as one of the best Indian restaurant in Bangkok. This venue’s relaxed vibe and reasonably priced menu make it a popular eatery amongst locals and tourists alike. Charcoal is located on the fifth floor of Fraser Suites Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit Soi 11, which is a 10-minute walk from the Nana BTS Skytrain station. Read More...

Charley Brown’s Mexicana Restaurant

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Charley Brown’s Mexicana Restaurant in Bangkok is a fun place to try popular Mexican dishes in a modern, causal setting. It is just a short walk from Nana BTS Station, down Sukhumvit Soi 11. With a vibrant interior of brightly coloured walls and Andy Warhol-style portraits, it is hard to miss as you walk along the loop of sideroad which is the first left turn as you head away from Sukhumvit.

Chez Papé serves big portions of delicious French food in a traditional bistro style setting on Sukhumvit Soi 11. This is a restaurant to visit with an empty stomach as you’ll want to have enough room for dessert. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere makes it great for laid-back suppers with a group of friends, or if you happen to be in the neighbourhood at noon, they serve a tasty selection of set lunches as well. Read More...

Opening Hours: From 17:00 until late, Also for lunch Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 - 14.30

Location: Sukhumvit soi 11

Tel: +66 (0)2 255 2492

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Chez Charlie

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This lovely French bistro offers an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of Sukhumvit. Brightly lit and neatly decked out in a contemporary country style, the interiors feel warm and inviting. The menu includes French sandwiches, crepes, soups, salads and daily chef’s specials with hearty fare like beef stroganoff, stews and ratatouille. For something less filling, try one of the sweet crepes, gelatos, mocktail or French coffees and just chill out to your heart’s content.

Opening Hours: 7:00-21:00

Location: Sukhumvit Soi 19 (about 200 metres from BTS Asoke)

MRT: Sukhumvit

BTS: Asoke

Tel: +66 (0)2 255 5803

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Chokchai Steakhouse

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Inspired by American cowboy stories, this local steakhouse brand has a history that goes back to the 1970s, when its owner decided to set up a ranch in Saraburi province (2.5 hours north of Bangkok) to raise cattle. Today, the Chokchai brand is synonymous with high-quality beef and cowboys. Chokchai Steakhouse’s Sukhumvit branch screams American Wild West, with its wooded interiors, stone tiles and white canopy. A choice of charcoal-grilled steaks range from premium, dry aging to chicken, pork and fish steaks. The menu extends to soups, salads, pastas, rice and finger snacks.

The Commons Bangkok Food Mall is an exciting initiative developed by a group of the capital’s most celebrated and successful restaurateurs. Located on Thonglor Soi 17 and built over four floors of steel and glass, you will find over 10 well-known restaurants here, which have either relocated or opened new branches to be part of this new Bangkok dining concept. Read More...

Crying Thaiger Restaurant was created by the same people behind Daniel Thaiger, the incredibly popular burger truck in Bangkok. This sit-down restaurant expands the menu beyond burgers to also include barbequed steaks, lamb, pork and more. Try the Mediterranean Lamb Burger along with the dangerously addictive truffle fries. And of course, the menu includes the legendary Thai dish Crying Tiger which consists of grilled steak with a chili dipping sauce so hot it will bring tears to your eyes. Read More...

Opening Hours: 17:00 - 23:00 everyday

BTS: Thong Lo

Address: 27/1 Sukhumvit Soi 51, Bangkok, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)97 052 8861

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Doo Rae

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This three-storey Korean barbecue house is one among many housed inside Sukhumvit Plaza (Korean Town), but Doo Rae stands out in terms of service and a down-to-earth ambience. The menu covers all kinds meat for barbecues and a-la-carte items, such as bibimbab (sizzling rice with vegetables, meat, raw egg served in a stone pot), kimchi jigae (kimchi stew), yukgaejang (spicy beef stew), hae mool pa jeun (seafood pancake) and more.

El Gaucho steak restaurant serves an extensive meat-centric menu, comprised primarily of premium quality steaks, in a stylish timber-and-brick environment. Diners can choose between a complete range of imported meats, and even a little fish, but it’s the beef that is the real draw card – especially their signature wagyu filet mignon. El Gaucho Steakhouse feels like a venue for any occasion and prices are well tiered assuring a meal can be enjoyed on most budgets. Read More...

Elysian Tea House might be a little tricky to find, but once you get there you’ll be rewarded with an amazing range of lose teas, blended in-house, and pastries and patisseries. Located on Sukhumvit 49/1, it’s a little too far to walk, but there are plenty of taxis and motorbikes in the area. We recommend visiting on a weekend when there is the largest selection of cakes available, but if you’re looking for a quiet spot to relax and enjoy a bit of peace, Elysian Tea House is the just the spot. Read More...

Enoteca Italiana is without a doubt one of the most successful Italian restaurants in Bangkok. Despite being hidden at the end of a very narrow street, it is full every day and it would be impossible to just show up and ask for a table. Well-known and popular among long time residents keen on fine cuisine, Enoteca ranks highly in many travel and gourmet guides, so it's best to make a phone call the day before to secure your romantic table. Of course the price is a bit high but it's worth every baht. Read More...

Location: 39 Sukhumvit Soi 27

MRT: Sukhumvit Station

Tel: +66 2 258 4386

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The Face

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Named after the proprietor's chance encounter with a wood carving of a Buddha face in Chiang Mai, this teakwood venue is not one you will forget in a hurry. Comprising three restaurants – Thai, Japanese and Indian. The Face fuses traditional Thai décor with international cuisine. (Read Review)

Freebird Restaurant Bangkok is an exciting blend of modern Australian cooking, fresh local Asian ingredients, high quality coffee and expertly paired drinks. It is the creation of four superstars from the dining and design world in Singapore - Alan Barr and Ben Lee from Sarnies, Dallas Cuddy from Prime Society and Marcus Boyle from celebrated restaurant The Tippling Club. They are a dream team and together they have combined their passions and created a restaurant which can offer a range of experiences, from a wine tasting to a relaxed brunch to an afternoon coffee. Read More...

Opening Hours: 17:30 - 24:00 daily

Location: 28 Sukhumvit Soi 47, Bangkok

BTS: Phrom Phong

Tel: +66 (0)2 662 4936

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Frienz

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This corner restaurant on ground level of Serm-Mit Tower is packed at lunch with office workers coming for its reasonably-priced gourmet set lunch menu. Brightly lit, with all glass windows, the contemporary ambience is a prelude to a well-cooked and artfully presented meal. The menu fuses traditional and modern Japanese flavours, with a few Thai-inspired dishes, such as raw tuna larb. Evenings see fewer patrons, as the dinner a la carte menu is pricier. The happy hour deal (16:00-19:00) is a steal; get draft Asahi and Santa Carolina premium at a bargain price you won’t find anywhere else in Bangkok.

The Gardens of Dinsor Palace is a restaurant set within the house and grounds of a former royal mansion in the Ekkamai (Sukhumvit Soi 63) area of Bangkok. The pan-European menu is complemented by lovingly maintained gardens, swans preening themselves in the pond, and peacocks, bunny rabbits and doves in a large aviary visible through a fully glass-walled side of the house. Read More...

Opening Hours: 08:00-23:30 (last orders 22:30)

Location: Between Sukhumvit Soi 59 and 61

BTS: Ekkamai

Tel: +66 (0)2 714 2112

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Govinda Italian Restaurant

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This place is buzzing and upbeat, with the menu featuring all the cheese your heart desires and real bread you can tear with your fingers, pizzas drizzled in truffle sauce and a huge selection of salads. Home-made pastas, soups, risotto, gnocchi all lavishly populated with veggies, herbs and the real formaggio.

The Great Kabab Factory in Bangkok, located on the ground floor of the Majestic Grande Hotel, has taken Indian fine dining to another level, offering an a la carte buffet of delicious kebabs served fresh from the tandoor oven to your table. For a set price of 1,100 baht for non-vegetarians and 1,000 baht for vegetarians (not including tax or service charge) The Great Kabab Factory also serves a range of authentic curries, Indian bread and exotic desserts as part of this great value deal. Read More...

The Helix Quarter, one third of EmQuartier shopping mall in Phrom Phong, presents one of Bangkok's most exciting new dining hubs. Fully opened in May 2015 - around a month after the soft opening of EmQuartier - this unique space features a huge range of restaurants spread across the top floors, with almost 50 outlets in total. Read More...

Hemingway’s Bar and Restaurant in Bangkok is a charming place to have lunch or dinner located just a few steps from Asok BTS Skytrain Station down Sukhumvit Soi 14. Housed in an ornate teak mansion it is a peaceful retreat, yet Terminal 21 Shopping Mall can be seen through the rich foliage. There are many nooks to find over both floors of the house, with a delightful shaded garden and a wide veranda on the second floor. Read More...

Hot Rod Restaurant in Bangkok offers Thai-style tapas dishes and a funky, unique vibe. It’s one of those places that suits adventurous eaters who want to try new food, whether Thais or foreigners. Inside is deceptively small, but there is a vibrant party atmosphere, with deep house on the stereo and a live cooking station with seats lined around the counter. Read More...

Iron Chef Table, like the television show of the same name, has celebrity chefs preparing flamboyant dishes in a mock studio setting. All eight of the Thai ‘Iron Chefs’ are part of the venture, although most days it is Chef ‘Art’ who is in-house, with the other TV-stars taking their turn in the kitchen on weekends. Read More...

It’s easy to see why the Jazzy Brunch at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit is one of the most popular Sunday activities here in Bangkok. Taking over an entire floor of the hotel and encompassing the best dishes served in their restaurants, the hotel prepares a feast worthy of royalty between 12:00 and 15:30 every week Read More...

Karma Kamet is already an established brand of aromatic products in Bangkok, but it has now also opened up this lovely little café in Sukhumvit, behind Emporium Shopping Mall. As well as a scattered menu of European and Asian dishes, KarmaKamet features lifestyle products, fragrances and homeware. The design is quite incredible, crossed between an apothecary and barn with bottles and baskets spread throughout. Read More...

Hidden down the narrow lane of Thonglor Soi 5, Sukhumvit, Khua Kling Pak Sod is a small and barely visible restaurant, but consistently packed on weekends. From the outside, there is no hint that really special food is served here… the entrance looks like a garage and the sign - written only in Thai - is smaller than a shoe box. So why this ballet of cars trying so desperately to find a parking spot at lunch time? Simple! Khua Kling Pak Sod is one of the few places in Bangkok serving authentic southern cuisine. Not your usual Thai fare but some deliciously fierce specialities for those who like it Read More...

Koi

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Koi restaurant in Bangkok is the third to open worldwide – the other two branches being in New York and Los Angeles. Koi's contemporary blend of furniture with dark wooden floors makes for a balanced interior. The menu comprises Japanese food with Californian accents.

Korea Town Plaza is a surprising site in downtown Bangkok. Located between Asok and Nana on the corner of Sukhumvit Soi 12, this three-storey arcade is full of Korean restaurants, shops and a couple of small bars. Covered in Korean hangol signs and South Korean flags, everything here is very authentic and feels like you have journeyed to the far-eastern peninsula, despite the traffic jams of Sukhumvit just a few metres away. Read More...

Opening Hours: Most restaurants open from 11:00 – 22:00

Location: Sukhumvit Road, on the corner of Soi 12.

MRT: Sukhumvit

BTS: Asok

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Kub Khao Kub Pla

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A bold move to carve a niche in Bangkok’s dining scene by the popular local ice cream brand iBerry, Kub Khao Kub Pla is a contemporary dining concept offering an extensive menu of creative Thai, Asian and Western dishes as well as homemade desserts. Housed inside Thonglor Town Center, the restaurant’s pastel yellow façade and European sidewalk café style exterior invite you to step inside.

It has two stylishly decked out zones: the Sweet Café for its signature iBerry ice creams, cakes and confectionery and the restaurant, which serves up an array of delectable a la carte dishes. The ambience is pleasantly laid back, ideal for enjoying a casual meal with friends.

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (restaurant), 10:30 – 23:00 (Sweet Café)

Location: Thonglor Town Center, opposite Thonglor Soi 5

Tel: +66 (0)2 381 3274

Price Range: Affordable

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Kuppa

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One of Bangkok’s original ultra-hip cafes, this Australian-run joint is a one of its kind in Bangkok. Kuppa's Thai and Australian management partnership is evident throughout, from the décor to the Australian beef, the sandwich selections, and salads and of course the traditional Thai fare.

Opening Hours: 10.00-23.30

BTS: Asoke

Address: 39 Sukhumvit Soi 16,

Tel: +66(0)-2663-0450-1

Cuisine: Thai/International

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Kuroda

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Fans of Japanese food will love Kuroda, a restaurant with a 22 page menu of classic Japanese dishes, all available in unlimited amounts for the single price of 495 baht. The layout is bland and a little like a canteen, but the service is prompt and the plates of salmon and tuna sashimi just keep on coming. Other highlights include ‘toriyaki’ chicken sticks, grilled beef, ramen noodles, and shrimp tempura. Kuroda has several branches but the one on Ekkamai (Sukhumvit Soi 63) is the easiest to find. It is 200 metres from the junction with Sukhumvit on the left hand side of the road.

Located on the 2nd floor of Le Fenix Hotel in Bangkok, L3 eatery serves international and Thai food in a modern lounge space, with great regular deals on their all you can eat buffet lunches. This popular hotel has an envious location on Sukhumvit 11, a road well-known for its party atmosphere. But if you are looking for a quiet meal before heading out to join the crowds, L3 eatery is a possible option. Read More...

L’Appart is a French restaurant with perhaps the greatest concept design Bangkok has to offer. Styled as a high-society Parisian apartment from the turn of the 19th Century, diners can choose to eat in the living room, library, rooftop terrace or even in the kitchen. Read More...

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L'Opera

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This fine-dining Italian restaurant has been around since 1983 and remains popular among old-timers. Its cave-like interiors imparts a cosy feel, while the menu covers classic Italian fare, Tuscan specialties and weekly chef’s recommended menu whipped up from fresh, imported ingredients. The Opera Wine Bar, offering more than 480 labels from all over the world and a large Grappa selection, is ideal for wine tasting and socialising. There’s also an Italian delicatessen shop, Traditional Gastronomia Italiana, where you can enjoy authentic thin-crust pizzas or pick up a selection of fresh sausages, salamis, cheeses, smoked salmon, wine, and more, to enjoy back home.

La Cantina Bangkok is one of those restaurants that you could walk past a thousand times without taking a second glance, with its low-key exterior and unassuming sign. Yet those that do venture inside are in for a real treat. Tucked away down Sukhumvit Soi 16 near Asoke, the French-Italian born chef creates his entire menu from scratch: that’s everything from the handmade ravioli and fettuccine, right the way down to the chocolate sauce in their desserts.

It’s not always easy to find an affordable Italian restaurant in Sukhumvit – or anywhere else in Bangkok for that matter. However, with set lunch deals and signature pasta dishes starting at just Read More...

Opening Hours: 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:30 (Closed Sunday)

Location: 25/4 Sukhumvit Soi 16 (opposite ‘Foodland’)

MRT: Sukhumvit

BTS: Asok

Tel: +66 (0)2-259 6669

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La Colombe d'Or (formerly Le Banyan)

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The sprawling Banyan Tree sitting outside the restaurant obviously inspired the name of this upscale French eatery, featuring an extensive list of fine wines and a menu that would be right at home on Paris’s Left Bank.

Opening Hours: 18:30-21:30

BTS: Nana

Address: 59 Sukhumvit Soi 8

Tel: +66 (0) 2253 5556

Cuisine: French

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La Gritta

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Located just off busy Sukhumvit Road close to Robinson's Department Store, La Gritta's menu boasts a variety of Tuscan delicacies, from traditional liver bruschetta, vegetable & black cabbage soup and homemade Pappardelle pasta with hare sauce to cod fish stew “Livornaise style” and a tender grilled T-bone steak with cannellini beans and grilled vegetables. All the favourites including pasta, lasagna, macaroni and ravioli are available. To supplement your meal, there is also a full bar and an excellent wine list.

When you step off Sukhumvit 23 and into the luscious gardens that surround Le Dalat Vietnamese Restaurant, you feel like you have passed across the border. Often considered one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Bangkok, it has impressed crowds with classic Vietnamese royal cuisine for over 30 years. Le Dalat Vietnamese Restaurant is located on Sukhumvit 23. The closest public transport is the MRT at Sukhumvit and the sky train at Asoke. From here it’s around a ten minute walk, or you can grab a motorbike taxi. The restaurant is just opposite the Indian Embassy. Read More...

Serving a fusion of Californian and Asian dishes, Leapfrog is a stylish and chilled-out restaurant, whether you are looking for tapas and cocktails or an intimate three course meal with wine. Sitting on the eighth floor of the Galleria 10 Hotel, it is pleasantly surprising to find such an unusual and funky rooftop restaurant a few floors above quiet Sukhumvit Soi 10. Read More...

Opening Hours: 16:00 – 01:00

MRT: Sukhumvit

BTS: Nana/ Asoke

Address: Galleria 10, Sukhumvit Soi 10

Tel: +66 (0)2 615 0999

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Lemongrass

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An established expat favourite with an interesting menu. Dishes from all regions of Thailand, including some fiery southern dishes. Located in an old Thai mansion and furnished with antiques. Good pomelo salad and classic tom yung goong (hot and sour shrimp soup). Reservation recommended.

I always thought that Marie-Antoinette was making sense when she proclaimed “let them eat cake”, because, let’s be honest, if you are in need of a cheering up, nothing is better than a tart or gateau. This small French-inspired cake shop has taken the Queen of France’s words to heart, serving up a capsule collection of delicious French patisseries and cakes with the occasional Thai twist. Read More...

Little Beast Bangkok brings its signature tapas-style concept of dining to one of the capital’s coolest neighborhoods, with the trendy gastro bar tucked away around the back of Thonglor Soi 13. Using strong American flavours prepared using classic French culinary techniques, it is obvious this restaurant is a labour of love for Chef Nan and her team. The result is a laid back dining room where you can enjoy expertly prepared dishes in a casual environment. Read More...

Little Home Bakery

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Established back in 1951, Little Home has become a household name for traditional bakery and western-style desserts. With bakery shops located across the city, the Thonglor branch also features Thai and western a la carte dishes as well as American breakfast, waffles and French pancakes. There’s also a bakery corner where you can pick up freshly baked breads and pastries. After over five decades in the bakery business, Little Home is good at what it does best – you have be warned, so don’t be disappointed if your Thai dish doesn’t taste so good.

Bangkok's premier jazz venue hits all the right notes. The lounge bar plays host to the hottest international jazz musicians every night, and the Sunday Jazzy Brunch serves a spectacular buffet. The Living Room - It Simply Swings!Read More...

The Long table offers a dining experience like few others. From the people who brought the city Bed Supper, this is Bangkok’s latest gimmick restaurant that claims to have the longest table in the world! Elevated 25 floors up it is one of Bangkok’s finest Rooftop Venues, where you can dine on the terrace amid sprawling views of the city. As well as the delicious food the restaurant's cutting-edge interior won’t fail to impress. Read More...

Lucca Italian Restaurant is one of those special restaurants hidden away down a seemingly quiet street, and when you find it you kick yourself for not exploring even a little off the beaten path. The fact that Lucca relies on word of mouth is testament to the excellent Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, personalised service and the homely vibe.

For fans of authentic Italian cuisine, Lucca Bangkok feels like a great find. It is located in a tasteful house on a small road between Ekkamai and Prakanaong in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok. The easiest way to find the restaurant is to take a taxi from Ekkamai BTS Skytrain Station and Read More...

Opening Hours: 18:00-23:00

Address: In between Sukhumvit Soi 65 and 71. Take Soi 71 Sukhumvit, Soi Pridi 15 and follow the signposts

Maverick Restaurant in Bangkok is a highlight of the dining scene in Sukhumvit, serving modern French cuisine and creative cocktails in a cool dining space free from the stuffiness of old-school French fine-dining. Prices are incredibly good value for this level of creative food and drinks – we would go as far to say, you can’t find French cuisine of this sophistication at such good prices anywhere else in downtown Bangkok.

Maverick is located a few minutes from Asok Junction on Sukhumvit. You can walk from Asok BTS Station and Sukhumvit MRT Underground or take a quick two minute taxi. The restaurant is open from 11:30 to 14:30 for lunch Read More...

The Continent Hotel makes an impression with their great value all you can eat lunch buffet at Medinii Restaurant. At only 499 baht you can enjoy not only a variety of Thai and international buffet options and desserts, but your main course is ‘a la minute’: a decent selection of Italian dishes cooked just for you. Add to this the views from the full-length windows of downtown Bangkok and it’s a great place for a long, leisurely and delicious lunch. Read More...

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Minibar Royale

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Famous for its Sunday brunch, this New York-style French brasserie brings a slice of the Big Apple to Bangkok. From the street, the bright red British phone booth and Parisian sidewalk café setup will draw you in. The interiors feel casual and classic, with exposed beams, white brick walls, marble-topped tables and dark wood chairs, transporting you back to the post-industrial revolution period. The two-page menu covers hearty American dishes like macaroni and cheese, petite burgers (recommended) and ribs de Brooklyn. Cocktails are another reason to come here, and two of the four-page drinks menu is dedicated to various concoctions.

Opening Hours: 6:30-midnight

Location: Citadines Bangkok, Sukhumvit Soi 23

MRT: Sukhumvit

BTS: Asok

Tel: +66 (0)2 261 5533

Cuisine: American, French

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Moulin Restaurant

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A fantastic sensory experience awaits at Moulin Restaurant in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok, combining an eclectic New York-inspired menu with a bold and playful design scheme to create a restaurant that is strangely memorable and refreshingly different. The dining room is replete with quirky and ornate touches such as Japanese geisha prints, plush red velvet chaise lounges and custom designed mirrors.

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday 11:30 to 14:30 and dinner from 17:30 to 23:00 (open until 24:00 Fri-Sun, closed Monday)

Mr Jones piles tasty cakes, cookies and milkshakes high at his cosy orphanage-inspired café decorated with swinging teddy bears and plenty of Lego to play with. This is another shop making its mark at Seenspace on Thonglor Soi 13, which now encompasses Fat Gutz fish and chips and Roast Coffee and restaurant. The closest BTS is at Thong Lor, but it’s worth taking a taxi as it can take 25 minutes to walk there. Read More...

Location: G/F SeenSpace, 251/1 Thonglor Soi 13, Bangkok

BTS: Thong Lor

Tel: +66 (0)2 185 2378

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Mumbai’s Great Punjab

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Offering four different curries, basmati rice, naan bread, poppadum and garnishes, all for the amazing price of 299 baht, Mumbai’s Great Punjab is a undoubtedly a great value Indian restaurant. The four curries revolve around chicken, dahl (lentil), paneer, and vegetables, so there is really something for everyone, and you can order all you like for two hours, from 11:00 to 23:00. Popular with the Indian community in Bangkok, Mumbai’s Great Punjab also has an a la carte menu, but we always go for the all-you-can-eat option as it is such good value. The restaurant is quite easy to find next to Trendy Building on Sukhumvit Soi 13, walking distance from Nana BTS Skytrain Station.

Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00

Location: Trendy Building, Sukhumvit Soi 13

BTS: Nana (exit 3)

Tel: +66 (0) 2651 0988

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My Place & Thonglor

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A great place for homemade fusion fare, the eclectic menu features crispy prawn-and -ebiko cream salad, soft shell crab and a wide variety of pasta-based dishes. The yellow-themed restaurant is divided into three sections and decorated in a contemporary European style. Many of the ingredients, including the meats, are imported.

Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse at JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok is a vibrant, family-friendly restaurant, offering premium cuts of steak, lamb and seafood, which is prepared on a hot plate directly in front of you. Sitting directly in front of your dedicated chef, you will get the theatrics of your meal being diced on sleek table top grills. The Nami Teppanyaki Steakhouse is located five minutes’ walk from Nana BTS Skytrain Station. The highly trained chefs banter with patrons as they whip up their meals with precision and skill. It is evident that this restaurant is a popular choice for special occasions like birthdays, and the staff are both friendly and attentive. Read More...

Nara

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This stylish restaurant serves up an array of conventional Thai dishes. Its menu covers some 200 items, ranging from typical rice dishes to stir-fried seafood and specialty fare such as spicy fried northern pork balls and signature ‘boat noodles’ – Ayutthaya-style beef noodle soup. The crimson wall and golden nameplate at the entrance might hint at a fine dining venue with a lofty price tag to match, but Nara is rather a laid-back place to enjoy a reasonably priced Thai meal. There’s also a small selection of house-special cocktails as well as local and imported wines to pair with your dishes.

With cabanas set in sand, oversized daybeds to laze back on and an impressive cocktail list, Nest is one of the best bars in Bangkok in which to relax and chill out. This eighth floor rooftop bar lacks the views of some of Bangkok’s taller rooftop offerings, but the ambiance is unique here and offers a great alternative to the busier bars on Soi 11. The music is a mix of soul, funk and chilled beats which helps to keep everything cool and laidback. Read More...

Opening Hours: 18:00 -02:00

BTS: Nana

Address: Le Fenix Hotel, Sukhumvit Soi 11

Tel: +66 (0) 2 305 4000

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New York

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Voted time and time again as Bangkok’s best steakhouse, New York exudes the sort of atmosphere one might expect congressmen to talk business in. Dimly lit, with walnut walls and huge, leather armchairs the choice of iconic Manhattan images hanging on the walls adds to the Rockefeller vibe of the joint. The restaurant, located in the JW Marriott Bangkok is renowned for its imported prime beef and lobster, seasoned with a dash of old-school glamour.

Opening Hours: 18:00-23:00 (last orders)

Address: JW Marriott Bangkok, 4 Sukhumvit Soi 2, Bangkok

Tel: +66 (0) 2656 7700

Cuisine: Steakhouse

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Nobita Yakiniku

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Carnivores rejoice! This casual eatery has a mountain load of meats to keep your stomach busy for hours on end. Enjoy all-you-can eat beef, steaks of salmon, river prawns, chicken, pork with zesty kimchi, grilled orinji mushrooms and crispy lettuce leaves – but please note: this all-you-can-eat extravaganza is limited to two hours each per diner. The interior décor is not much to look at, but the main focus here is on food and having a good time with friends. Things get really busy during lunchtime and peak hours, so make sure to call ahead to book your table.

Opening Hours: 11.00 – midnight

Location: LPN Tower (Basement), opposite GMM Tower on Asoke

Tel: +66 (0)2 664 0224-5

Cuisine: Meat and seafood BBQ buffet

Price Range: Affordable (price includes water and soft drinks)

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Parata Diamond Gastro Bar and Gallery

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Parata Diamond presents a new concept of chill lounging and dining. The executive chef, trained at one of the top culinary schools in the USA, delivers contemporary American cuisine, inspired by local fresh ingredients and prepared by French technique. The bold and flavourful dishes provide new creations to classy American choices with ingredients that will dance on your taste buds, topped off with a decadent presentation. Dine on the balcony, sip on our signature cocktail at the bar (The Parata Prae) or enjoy shisha on the couches on the patio all encompassed by the Moroccan themed atmosphere and décor.

Paste Restaurant Bangkok serves modern Thai cuisine that stays true to the bountiful flavours of Thailand but presents them in stylish and inventive ways – think herbs, flowers and fruits. The kitchen is headed by a Thai-western couple who have each influenced the concept, but despite the fancy plating and clear focus on making dishes that are as attractive to look at as they are to eat, this is absolutely a Thai restaurant. Read More...

Since its opening in August 2014, Peppina on Sukhumvit 31 has been one of the most talked-about Italian restaurants in Bangkok. Specialising in authentic Neapolitan pizza, each one is made from handmade dough which is left to ferment and mature for 12 hours prior to being blasted in their in-house stone ovens. Small Margaritas start from as little as 200 baht, whilst you’ll pay up to around 400 for larger sizes with extra toppings. This distinctly urban-chic restaurant also has some temping grilled meat dishes, so if you want to splash out a little bit more on something extravagant go for thier rack of lamb ribs at 600 baht or Read More...

Phuket Town

This shop-house restaurant brings a slice of Phuket’s culinary and architectural heritage to Bangkok. The restaurant’s bright-yellow façade showcases Phuket’s signature Sino-Portuguese door archway, old wooden door panels and coloured glass windows. Inside, the life-sized wall mural depicting the perspective view of a Phuket street makes you feel like you are actually in Phuket Town.

While the ambiance is a plus, the food here really does shine. Pad sataw goong, kanom jeen nam ya poo and kua kling Phuket are among the must-try dishes. But be warned, though, as the southern Thai cuisine is very spicy. If you are not immune to chilis, dining at Phuket Town, while extremely palatable, will leave you in tears.

The purr’fect place to escape the city and relax, this feline-themed lounge is one place where cats, not humans rule; from the puss-inspired balcony to the tasty kitty-shaped treats you get to eat. Around ten minutes walk from the BTS at Thong Lor on Sukhumvit Soi 53, Purr Cat Cafe is located on a quiet residential street in a small house, look out for the sign on the left hand side of the road. Read More...

Run by an ex-vegetarian who’s turned his hand to things meaty, Quince is nevertheless a restaurant that pleases carnivores and vegetarians, with quality offerings for both crowds. Using locally-sourced ingredients and keeping things simple, Australian chef Jess Barnes has created a great selection of international dishes showcasing the best of Thailand’s home-grown ingredients and adds a host of marvellous cocktails to wash it all down with. Read More...

Opening Hours: Daily 11:30 – 01:30

Location: Around ten minutes walk from Thong Lor Station, right at the entrance of soi 45.

BTS: Thong Lor

Address: Quince, Sukhumvit Soi 45, Bangkok, Thailand

Tel: +66 (0)2 662447

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Prai Raya Phuket Cuisine

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One of the best Thai restaurants around Sukhumvit delivering authentic flavours happens to be one of the most expensive on our list, although prices are kept sensible compared to other newbies doing a modern twists on Thai classics. Prai Raya’s roots lie in Phuket, with some 20 years of experience in serving in refined southern Thai classics on the popular tourist island. You can expect much of the same thing at this newer Bangkok outpost, with must-tries like moo horng (southern-style pork belly), yellow curry with crab and noodles, and nam prik (chili dip) with fresh vegetables. Dishes start at around 200 baht with seafood mains costing quite a bit more. Find the stunning Sino-Portuguese mansion just off Sukhumvit 8 (Nana). Prai Raya, 59 Sukhumvit Soi 8, Bangkok

Opening Hours: 10:30-22:30 daily

Tel: +66(0)2 253 5556

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Rossano’s

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Rossano’s Tuscan-inspired interiors feel homey and cosy. The restaurant brings Italian fine-dining to Asoke, with a menu that features both classic Italian fare and regional specialties, showcasing the chef’s creative twists. Tuna Tartare and foie gras are delightful starters, while a wide range of homemade pastas are well executed. For lunch, the set menus offer good value. The wine cellar stocks only Italian wines, sold by the glass or bottle.

Rossini’s is an award-winning Italian restaurant offers a memorable culinary experience. The restaurant brings diners the passion, creativity and authentic taste of Italy with exquisite food and fine wines, the authentic décor of a Tuscan villa, and impeccable service. With its elegant setting – evoking a feel of a Tuscan villa – impeccable service, and an exceptional selection of wines to compliment the refined cuisine, dining at Rossini’s is always a memorable culinary experience. Read More...

Roast takes coffee so seriously that one corner of the large dining room is cordoned off for the shiny black and gold roaster. Serving not only a great caffeine hit, but a delicious selection of comforting international dishes, this large and airy restaurant is just the place for a lazy brunch or a couple of glasses of wine with some tapas in the evening. Read More...

At Ruan Songnaree Restaurant on Sukhumvit 33, each dish on their impressive menu is bursting with those big-hitting sweet, sour and spicy flavours which are all so synonymous with Thai cuisine. Just the way it should be. In the more touristy areas of Bangkok, you’ll often find that some places tend to hold back a bit when it comes to seasoning, in a somewhat misguided effort to appease foreign palates. However, at this modern yet authentic Thai restaurant, this is far from the case. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11.00am – midnight, 7-days a week

Location: Sukhumvit Soi 33 7/4-5, Bangkok, Thailand

Tel: +66 26622804

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Sabai Jai Gai Yang

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This Issan (the northeast region of Thailand) restaurant is a great location for a local dinner in an open air but under cover environment. Honestly, everything we ordered from their sizable menu was impressive, and with plenty of pictures, don’t worry if you’re not sure which dish is which – just point and smile!

Considering this restaurant has grilled chicken in their name (Gai Yang in Thai), obviously they are proud of this dish and it is highly recommended: juicy, tender, with a toasted chilli dip. Other options to try include grilled liver, larb pork salad and fresh papaya salad. Located on Ekkamai Road close to Soi 1, Sabai Jai Gai Yang also has karaoke rooms if you and your friends fancy singing a few numbers, as well as an indoor section with air conditioning and live bands on weekends.

Salads & More

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This casual eatery is devoted to health food. Do it yourself salads and sandwiches dominate the menu, so you can create your own meal from a daily selection of vegetables, seeds, breads, meats, condiments and extra toppings. There’s also a standard menu, featuring grilled northern sausage salad, shrimp and black spaghetti salad, shoyu Thai-French beef salad, dory and almond salad as well as bagel sandwiches, Panini and tortilla wraps. Smoothies are yummy too.

The Seafood Market and Restaurant in Bangkok, with its famous slogan “If it swims we have it”, is a well-known, long running and absolutely enormous seafood restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 24. With around 50 chefs in their kitchen, seating available for up to 1,500 guests and a fun ‘choose your own produce’ dining concept, this really is one unique dining experience.

You can find The Seafood Restaurant and Market a short walk from Phrom Phong BTS Station or Queen Sirikit MRT – right in the centre of the city - just two minutes walk from The Emporium Shopping Mall. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11:30-23:30 Daily

Location: 89 Soi Sukhumvit 24, Bangkok (Turn left at the ‘If it swims we have it” neon sign)

SEED, the latest venture from prolific Bangkok restaurateurs Water Library, has opened at Phrom Phong, serving rustic international dishes in a cute faux-farmhouse barn setting.

A definitive move away from their previous fine dining and posh bistro concepts, Seed had ditched the white table cloths, pricy set-menus and, perhaps best of all, it’s not located in a shopping mall.

But there are some constants. The restaurant has managed to retain Haikal Johari, the Singaporean chef responsible for their ultra-exclusive (and ultra-expensive) ‘Water Library Thonglor’, which catapulted the brand to fame before it closed in early 2015. So basically, Seed is your opportunity to eat new creations from one of the Read More...

Finding decent fish and chips in Bangkok was never an easy feat until Snapper opened on a small lane just off Sukhumvit Soi 11. At this bright and airy fisherman themed restaurant they serve a decent range of classics and sea food platters, making this the perfect place to go if you are looking for a taste of past summer vacations by the seaside. Read More...

Address: No. 1/20-22 Sukhumvit Soi 11 (located on a sub-soi 100 metres down Soi 11 on the left hand side)

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Sole Mio Italian Restaurant

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Sole Mio is an authentic Italian restaurant and pizzeria in the lively entertainment area of Thong Lor. Owned and operated by a team from Turin and Rome, this great value trattoria is one of those special finds that grows by word-of-mouth, and anyone looking for genuine Italian cuisine – cooked and prepared in time honoured traditions – should make Sole Mio their first stop. There is a welcoming atmosphere at Sole Mio and a rustic charm that suits their menu of tried and tested classics. Artwork and photographs displayed on terracotta brick follows the typical Italian style and outside diners can relax on a large terrace that is serviced by plenty of fans. Come for lunch and enjoy their set lunch offers starting from 295 baht, or visit of an evening to be wined and dined from the a la carte menu.

It might seem controversial, but one of the best Thai restaurants in the city is run by an American. Soul Food Mahanakorn serves up popular regional dishes in the cosy wood-lined restaurant on Thong Lor, only five minutes’ walk from the BTS. If you are looking for a great evening with delicious food and no pretentions then this is the place to go.

Opening Hours: Sunday – Thursday from 17:30 to 23:00 and Friday and Saturday from 17:30 to 00:00

BTS: Thong Lor

Address: 56/10 Sukhumvit Soi Thonglor

Tel: +66 (0)2 7147708

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Suda Pochana

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This modest local restaurant in Asok has been popular with locals and expats for years. It is one of the best places to eat a cheap Thai meal in an area full of fancy venues. The open-faced restaurant is simply furnished but the menu is large and the prices are reasonable (for this area of Bangkok). Don’t expect much from the décor; the main emphasis is on the food. The crab in curry powder comes recommended. Hidden down Soi 14, it is directly opposite Terminal 21 Shopping Mall on Sukhumvit Road but evokes the charm of a neighbourhood restaurant.

Amongst the hustle and bustle of Sukumvit 11, down a small alleyway that leads back to the main street, you will find Suk 11, a higgledy-piggeldy but charming hostel that offers the best value night’s sleep around. If you aren’t lucky enough to be staying here, then we recommend popping into their delightful restaurant on the ground floor, which is spread out in and around the entrance to the hostel. It’s a fantastic place for a tasty, low-key Thai meal with a couple of beers before you head out to make the most of one of Bangkok’s best party streets. Read More...

With gourmet ingredients sourced from across the globe, the ‘magnifique’ Sunday brunch at Sofitel Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel is an absolute treat for gastronomists and just the plain greedy alike. This four hour, all you can eat buffet runs from 12:00 to 16:00 every Sunday at Sofitel Sukhumvit, just minutes from Asok BTS Station. If you are in the mood for something extra special don’t hesitate to book a table here and experience the kind of menu that could make a lottery winner jealous. Read More...

Inspired by his grandmother recipes, the owner Eh opened Supanniga Eating Room, serving an appetizing range of traditional Thai dishes from both her hometown in Trat (by the east coast) and Khon Kaen (northeast) where the family is now based. With comfortable but chic decor, an outside terrace and some strong martinis, this restaurant on Thong Lor is worth a trip along the road to Soi 8. Read More...

Taper Bangkok is a small but lively brunch restaurant serving hearty western style dishes, with the added bonus of some creative culinary surprises on the menu. Located on Thonglor Soi 13, it has a distinctly neighbourhood feel, made all the more cosy due to the downstairs design: an open kitchen dominates the space, with stools up against the counter creating an experience very much like a Sunday morning in your home kitchen when your relatives all come to stay. Read More...

With a relaxed poolside atmosphere set amongst tropical trees and dimmed lights, The Sala Restaurant in the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel is a blissful escape from Sukhumvit Road and hectic Bangkok city life. Their Barbeque under the Stars al fresco dining concept doesn’t run all year; instead, it is a seasonal event that takes place through the drier, cooler months – typically from December to March. Read More...

On the far side of the Golden Gate Bridge, just above the whirling dervishes of Istanbul you’ll find one of the tastiest – and certainly cleanest – food courts in Bangkok. Located on the fifth floor of this unique ‘one city, one floor’ lifestyle mall, Terminal 21 food court has an excellent cross-section of Thai cuisine, with Chinese, Indian and Western options too. Read More...

Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00

Location: Sukhumvit Road (between Soi 19 and 21)

MRT: Sukhumvit

BTS: Asok (direct access via Skywalk)

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Tor Um Tum

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There’s plenty of trendy hole-in-the-wall style Isaan restaurants in Bangkok, but few are more conveniently placed than Tor Um Tum, just two minutes’ walk from the steps of Ekkamai BTS. We really like how bold they go on flavour, but be warned: I asked for my som tam Thai ‘ped nit noi’ (a little spicy) and it almost blew my head off. Dishes that use dried chili rather than fresh ones are more gentle on the palate, like their vibrant laab salad, nam tok nuea and tom yam soup. Plates are small but cheap (mostly under 100 baht). The ‘Tor Um Tum’ sign is in Thai, so look out for the circular ‘61 bar & Bistro’ sign instead.

Touche Hombre Bangkok is a taqueria and cocktail bar playing old-skool hip hop, much like the original branch in Melbourne, Australia. The food is created by the accomplished team from Lady Brett, but the menu stays largely true to the Aussie original branch. Highlights include the tacos, coming with flour or corn tortillas, choices include pork belly with anchiote chilli, diced pineapple and onion as well as a mouth tingling chicken thigh with achiote and habanero chillies, smooth queso fresco cheese and a sharp salsa. Tacos range in cost from 225 baht to 350 baht for two. Read More...

There is no better way to celebrate a lazy Sunday than treating yourself to one of the extravagant Sunday Brunches that are now so popular in Thaland. Bangkok has quite a choice of Sunday Brunches, but only one is a full-scale high quality Japanese: The Tsu and Nami at JW Marriott Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road. Tsu and Nami are actually two distinct Japanese restaurants in this luxurious hotel. Read More...

What does a life-sized Yoda statue, a 19th Century diving helmet and Spiderman have in common… give up? They are all part of the furniture at Tuba, a bar and restaurant in Bangkok where nonconformity is a fashion statement. From the nude portraits on the walls to the vintage mismatching furniture, Tuba is like no other bar in Bangkok – or Thailand, for that matter. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 24:00 daily

BTS: Ekamai

Address: 34 Ekamai, Soi 21, Bangkok

Tel: +66 (0) 2 711 5500

V8 Diner

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A blast from the past! This American-style diner transports you back to the 1950’s with its multi-coloured neon lights, shiny double doors, juke boxes and classic leather booths. The menu covers all the basics of American cuisine – homemade burgers, milk shakes, hot dogs, chilli fries, buffalo wings, beers, sundaes – plus all day breakfasts, pizzas, pastas and a selection of Thai dishes.

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Location: Sukhumvit Road, between Soi 12 and Times Square

BTS: Asok, Nana

Cuisine: American Diner

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Xuan Mai

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This two-storey shop-house restaurant claims to serve ‘the most authentic, interesting and delicious Vietnamese food in Bangkok’. Quite an ambitious statement to make, although not at all uncommon in Bangkok’s dining scene. With a beauty pageant-turned-FBI agent-turn-chef at the helm, Xuan Mai has got quite a story to tell. But what about the food? Besides Vietnamese mainstays, Xuan Mai's menu offers a number of speciality dishes, such as Vietnamese papaya salad (no, it's not som tam), grilled chicken with coconut and mung bean sticky rice as well as Saigon-style cold noodles. The food here has received more than a dozen ‘two thumbs up’ from local food critics, so Xuan Mai does live up to its bold claim.

Youmiqui (pronounced You-Me-Chi) is one of the newest food trends to open in Bangkok. This Cantonese hot pot restaurant specialises in fresh seafood plucked straight from the tank, which is then prepped and placed into a huge wok that simmers away on your table. With several extremely successful branches in Malaysia, Youmiqi opened up in Bangkok mid-2015 and already is attracting the city’s foodie crowd who want to sample the cooking style of Shunde, a district in Guangdong Province famed for its cuisine.

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Yumeiji

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This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is popular among Asoke office workers, many Japanese expatriates. It has strong Japanese character, with hanging red lanterns out front and a stairwell greeting you upon entering. Until you make your way to the second floor will you find the sushi bar and a few tables. Continue up to the third floor for a bit more space. Hand-written menus in Japanese adorn the walls, a good indicator of authenticity. The multi-page lunch set menu covers all the popular dishes and a few special combos. Drinks include a range of imported sakes and beers.

Vieng Joom On is a famous Thai tea house from Chiang Mai, which opened on the ground floor Emporio Place on Sukhumvit Soi 24 in early 2012. They are well known for their blends of black, green and herbal teas and Thai inspired cakes and desserts. Although Emporio Place does not stand out particularly from the condos along Sukhumvit soi 24, you can’t miss Vieng Joom On Teahouse. Read More...

Opening Hours: 11:00 – 22:00

BTS: Phrom Pong

Address: 93/332, The Emporio Place, Sukhumvit Soi 24

Tel: +66 (0)2 1604342

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Wattana Panich Restaurant

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This old shop house on Ekkamai Road is easy to spot thanks to the absolutely enormous stewing pot at the entrance. Bubbling away all day are tender cubes of braised beef in rich gravy that keeps the meat tender and deliciously succulent, with added flavour coming from the use of Chinese herbs such as star anise, cinnamon and small goji berries. Certainly, Wattana Panich Restaurant is among the very best local restaurants in Bangkok, and the open faced shophouse is so typically Thai it could be used in a movie set. This beef is served with noodles, starting from 80 baht for regular or 100 baht for a large bowl, and there is also the option of even more tender goat meat starting from 200 baht.

As is the norm in most local Bangkok restaurants, Wattana Panich has a range of noodles to choose from, with large, flat ‘sen yai’, medium sized ‘sen lek’, or hair-thin ‘sen mee’ noodles. Everyone has a different preference so it’s really up to you to try them all and see which you like best.

What to Order: Beef noodles – the type of noodle is up to you! (ก๋วยเตี๋ยวเนื้อ)

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